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Thanks but that is for me to judge. If you wish to help please explain how the MCB can be removed from the CU

Isnt this a diy forum where people help one another rather then a forum where tradesmen pitch for work?

I have a 6Amp MCB which is a little bit too low. I would like to change this to be 10Amp because the circut is overloaded. Does anyone know how I can pull the old MCB off the CU? I tried to push the pin at the back of the MCB and lift up but was not able to do

Well I am starting to think it is easy to put the hours in and not do too much. The stuff we have got him doing is pretty good quality but its always easier to say the grass is greener on the other side What would a handyman working in a company get AFTER Tax? Can they really expect to take...

Because 800 quid a week is a tremendous amount. We paid it in the past because he was looking after four of five properties of ours. And thats cash in hand as well

Just want to ask what you think is fair to pay someone who has been working for us for over a year. Previously we agreed that we would pay £10 an hour and we had this agreement for more then a year He has been working for us 7 days a week and often 12 hour days Believe it or not he...

Are these floodlights? Do you remember where you got them from?

Thank you - I am grateful We wanted the floodlight version but cannot find one that is on all night (rather then motion detect)

Thanks - But I prefer to do myself I think what I am after is a photocell and some "uncontrollled" security lights. Are these things hard to install? I have seen a few on screwfix that look like they would work ubt I have never wired up a photocell before

Hi I am thinking of getting a few security lights for the house. I do not want the PIR security lights (which switch off and on when someone moves) but prefer we have security lights on all the time at night. I have had a look at toolstation but they all seem to be PIR lights Anyone...

http://www.ratedpeople.com/m/advice/regulation/electrics/non-notifiable-electrical-work.html Adding additional lighting, light fittings and switches, to an existing circuit. Thats what I did - I used an existing lighting circut and added ligghts So not notifiable

well I trippped the mcb a few times during installation so yes I know the mcb works. The breaker is 6Amps and works fine. Dont tell me that when you come to fit my downlights you will also be checking for the integrity of all my electrics? Just in case like? And maybe the whole street...

yes very complex to install some lights requires a PHD and complex maths. no one has given me a credible explanation for why 1k was quoted. in fact quite a few feel that is about right

Its unfortunate that electricans are miffed that people can pretty much do DIY themselves. If they would have it their way no one could touch electrics and they would have a monopoly to do as you please. Having met the three electricans who quoted I doubt any of them had a single o level...

Thanks It is holding a balcony which people can walk on. The lintel is at the top of the garage opening. I want to move it slightly higher Its a car width wide - About 1.5 metres I d say The loads will be identical Does BC need to get involved?

what testing exactly? The lights work or they do not Quite simple really.

thanks I do - kindly paid for from your generous tax payments at 1K a day and insurance number also to hand

The room was empty - No access from above required. Holes made in ceiling to thread through cable Its funny how you think a sparky can call the shots. I am the one paying and the job wild be done to my specification or not at all explain exactly why the downlights are any different to...

You go ahead and be frivolous with your money. They are perfectly fine and do the job quite well Have a look at the reviews on the web if you want reassurance

The regulations are clear - You need only fire rated downlights if you are in flats. Houses do not need them. There wont be a fire because we dont leave lights on at night. And if there is one then we have insurance. Just like what would happen if your house collapsed because of some...